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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996 11-25 CC MINUTESMINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL. OF CITY OF GEM .LAKE November, 1996 The November meeting of the City. Council of the City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Emeott on Monday, 25 November 1996, at 7:20 p.m. in the first floor meeting room of Tousley Ford. Mayor Emeott, Council. Members Igo, Kunin, Birkebak and Nielsen, Treasurer Nordstrom, and Clerk Magnuson. were present, Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions,, deletions, or corrections of minutes distributed to the Council and questions thereto, the minutes of the 21 October 1996 City Council Meeting were, upon motion duly made (Kunin) and seconded (Birkebak), unanimously approved as amended. Following Mayor Emeott's request for additions, deletions, or corrections to the Agenda as distributed to the Council, the. Agenda for 25 November 1996 was, upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Igo), unanimously approved as presented. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Kunin), Resolution No. 96-17,. a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" was unanimously approved. Magnuson then reported that a Planning Commission meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Municipal Plan was scheduled for Monday, 02 December 1996. As Public Information Meetings Public Comment will be important prior to adoption, the following schedule of meetings was agreed upon: 1) 13 January 1997 fora Public Information Meeting; 2) 43 February 1997 for a Public Hearing; 3) 17 February 1997.as a continuation of the Public Hearing if necessary. In Mr, Gardner's absence, Mr Turner has agreed to chair any Planning Commission meetings necessary. The CIerk was directed to contact the City Planner, advise him of this schedule, and advise the Council of ariy amendment to these dates that may be necessary. Chairman Birkebak then reported on the Contract Cities Law Enforcement efforts stating: 1) current union negotiations are underway and are driving costs; 2) defibrillator will be available shortly with billing to follow; 3) Shoreview is attempting to :alleviate costs by removing Rice Street from it's patrol roles, a concept not acceptable to others in the group; 4) discussion of 1997 recording secretary responsibilities relative to Gem Lake; 5) additional community service officers to be employed. Mayor Emeott and CIerk Magnuson will develop procedures for correcting problems reported as a result of the 199E septic inspections. Magnuson reported on inspection of the Big Fox/Little Fox and Tessier/Haven street work by Cavett, Nielsen, Birkebak and Magnuson stating that all were satisfied it had been done properly and that the Andersen approach was consistent with others.. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), Resolution No. 96-15, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B", was unanimously adopted. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Birkebak), Resolution No. 96-12, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "C", was unanimously adopted. Mayor Emeott then presented the results of the Public Hearings regarding the rezoning of certain properties owned by Bemis and Gem Lake Hills. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Birke- bak) and seconded (Igo), Resolution No. 96-13, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "Jr, was 1 unanimously adopted. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunit), Resolution No. 96-14, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "E", was unanimously adopted. The Clerk was then directed to contact the City Engineer for map revisions. Ordinance requirements for 1997 were then discussed, including: recodification; landscape; model telecommunications; occupancy permit, of road vehicles; and, deer herd maintenance. Following the final adoption of the Comprehensive Municipal Plan, revisions may be necessary to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Following discussion and upon motion duly made (Kunin) and seconded (Nielsen), Resolution No. 96-16, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "F", was unanimously adopted. Mayor Enzeott then reported that a complaint about snow plowing had been received from Tom Hansen. The Clerk was directed to follow up and correct or report any problems with Vadnais Heights. Magnuson then reported that no Truth -In -Taxation Hearing is required of Gem Lake due to changes in state statutes for cities under 500 in population. Magnuson then reported that he and Treasurer Nordstrom rolled investments forward to January, 1997 so that all maturity dates will be the same. Investments currently total: $17,855.72 in the Parks & Playground Fund; $62,691.62 in the Sewer Fund; and, $ 123,215.4.4 in the General Fund. Total investments equal $ 203,762.78, Mr, Nordstrom was then recognized. The Treasurer's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "G", and indicating abalance in the City's General Fund of $29,358.4.7 and in the City's Sewer Fund of $19,134,00 was, upon motion duly made (Igo) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved. Payment of bills totaling $10,802.07 and attached hereto as Exhibit "Ii" was, upon motion duly made ([go) and seconded (Nielsen), unanimously approved, The next meeting of the City Council will be on Tuesday, 17 December 1996 at 700 pm. The Clerk was ordered to publish the change. There being no further business and upon motion duly made (Nielsen) and seconded (Kunin), the. meeting was adjourned at 8:53 pm. AUTHORED: 17,December 1996. APPROVED: '17 December 1996 ATTEST:., ATTEST:. Paul R. Emeott Mayor Frederic gnuson City Clerk